The Business of the Practice of Law: What Every Associate Should Know About Law Firm Life

The Business of Practicing Law is a frank discussion of the inner workings and cultural milieu of the modern American law firm. The authors keen insights into the business aspects of the practice of law will fill a void in the typical attorneys legal education. The material is presented in a crisp and readable style blended with the pertinent personal experiences of two imaginary third-year law students culminating in their interviews with a model fictional law firm and their ultimate career choices. Every attorney who is considering practice in a law firm--and even those who have already made that choice - will benefit from Mr. Kosters cogent observations which are based on his 35 years of practice in a variety of legal settings. He manages to convey information in a unique manner that engages the reader illuminates aspects of the private practice of law that may come as a surprise and forces an introspective examination of an attorneys goals and compatibility with law firm life. This book is a must read for law students and law firm associates.